College of the Arts
The School of Fashion welcomes internationally recognized designers Paul Carroll, Laura Laurens and Juan Jose Saenz-Ferreyros as external reviewers for our annual senior critiques on Tuesday, March 8, and Wednesday, March 9, 2022, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. During the critiques, graduating senior fashion design students will present their collections virtually to the panel of critics and receive feedback. The critiques can be viewed online or on screen in the first floor atrium of Rockwell Hall. About Our 2022 Critics Laura Laurens Laura Laurens is a self-trained Bogotá ba...
College of the Arts
Congratulations to assistant professor of dance Catherine Meredith and adjunct dance faculty member Alice Blumenfeld on receiving Individual Excellence Awards in the choreography category from the Ohio Arts Council. Meredith and Blumenfeld's grants are part of $375,000 in grant funding dispersed by the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) for Individual Excellence Awards in 2022. Individual Excellence Awards are given in the categories of choreography, criticism, fiction and non-fiction, music composition, playwriting/screenplays, and poetry. Individual Excellence Awards are peer ...
Office of the President
Kent State University alumnus Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., and his wife, Marlene M. Wicherski, have pledged $2 million to support research programs and students in Kent State’s Brain Health Research Institute. The Brain Health Research Institute is a recently established, cross-disciplinary institute that focuses on research and education to understand the influences that impact brain health across the lifespan and uses this knowledge as a window into the prevention and treatment of brain disease. “On behalf of the Kent State community, I would like to express deep gratitude to Dr. Earl Miller an...
School of Peace Conflict Studies Talks on Society, Technology, Peace and Security This semester, the SPCS series of talks on Society, Technology, Peace and Security will have a particular focus on aspects of the international arms trade. For details of upcoming talks currently scheduled see below: Wednesday, March 2nd: 11am - 12 pm (Eastern time, US and Canada): Dr Mike Bourne, The Senator George G Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice, Queen’s University Belfast: Title: Small Arms Control After the Cold War ...
College of Education, Health and Human Services
Spring 2022 Doctoral Forum Retreat was held via Teams on Saturday, February 26, 2022, 9:30 a.m. to 11:25 a.m.. It was a beautiful, cold morning perfect for learning! The event started off with the presentation on conducting interviews remotely by Dr. Amy Damrow. Following was a presentation on university resources and database for research paper by EHHS school librarian Vanessa Earp. We wrapped up the event with a presentation on the logistics of the doctoral program by Associate Dean Stephen Mitchell. Check out the event agenda, the resources from the speakers, and the recording of the event ...
A Kent State University alumnus has found a unique way to combine his passions and career after graduation. Nicholas Hunter, a 2020 Kent State graduate, recently discovered a way to combine two passions uncovered during his time at Kent State: writing and comic books. Hunter knew he loved the craft of writing and started his journey as an English major his freshman year. At the same time, the growth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe sparked a new fervor in him. Hunter was enamored by the rich history of the comic world, turning it into a favorite new hobby. After dis...
Kent State University alumnus Cooper Moore, '21, was recently elected the President of the Board of Directors for the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) after graduating in the fall. As president, Moore will lead the board during discussions and decisions. His other responsibilities include helping run the organization, marketing and carrying out the organization’s strategic plan. He will serve for a one year term in Washington, D.C. “I got my dream job, and I get to do that for the next two years,” Moore said. After his time with the AIAS, Moore plans to work the...
Annual Survey on Unwanted Sexual Contact Kent State University is committed to eliminating instances of sexual violence in our community. In conjunction with the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s Changing Campus Culture initiative, we are asking for your participation in this short survey to help guide our joint efforts to better respond to and prevent sexual and relationship violence. The results of this survey will be kept confidential and will help Kent State identify needs for improved training, education, and support. The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. For par...
Getting enough high-quality sleep may be as important to health and well-being as nutrition and physical activity, but sometimes the pace of modern life barely allows us time to stop and rest. It can make getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis seem like a dream. The good news is, we can take control over our sleep habits. Sleep experts say there is ample evidence to show that when people get the sleep they need, they not only feel better, but also increase their odds of living healthier, more productive lives. Employee Wellness is here to support you in learning how ...